You step on a nail, slice your leg, you get an open wound and the bacteria gets in,” said an infectious disease expert.

Vibrio vulnificus, which may be present in floodwaters, has prompted a warning from the Florida Department of Health. Learn ...

“No one should handle debris without proper safety equipment,” according to the health department. Once testing begins and ...

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) is urging residents to prioritize their health and safety as they ...

The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County urges residents to be aware of the health risks following Hurricane Milton.

The state health agency will do water testing and lift the 'no swim' advisory when bacteria levels are within safe levels ...

A vehicle driving through Lee County was attacked by an alligator as it drove through watery roadways after storms hit the area.

Flooding along Florida’s west coast could bring disease and infection in multiple forms, health officials warn ...

“Where you have salt water meeting fresh water, this is where Vibrio can thrive. And if individuals are exposed to brackish ...

Two neighbors in Ocala share their experience during Hurricane Milton, including fallen trees into their yards. Anybody who ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering assistance to Florida farmers after a third hurricane struck the state.